Pedophile Across From Playground – Send Thank You to Philly Diocese

~ Susan Matthews ~ 127 Comments

Click here to read: "At trial, following a defrocked priest's 25-year trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26, 2012 Excerpt: “He lives across the street from the largest playground in Sea Isle City,” Dougherty replied. The exchange underscored a point prosecutors have been trying to make in their endangerment case against Msgr. William … Continue reading Pedophile Across From Playground – Send Thank You to Philly Diocese

Bishops Crack Down on Nuns: Decisions from a Parallel Universe

~ Susan Matthews ~ 56 Comments

Click here to read: "The Inquisition: Vatican issues a knuckle-rap to the nuns," by Cokie Roberts and Steven V. Roberts, phillyburbs.com, April 26, 2012 Excerpt: "The nuns’ silence on gay marriage must be particularly galling to their new inquisitor. Archbishop Sartain has thrown the full force of his office behind a proposed ballot initiative to … Continue reading Bishops Crack Down on Nuns: Decisions from a Parallel Universe

Objection Overruled: Lynn Lacks Counsel That Counts

~ Susan Matthews ~ 108 Comments

by Susan Matthews I successfully navigated I-95 rush-hour traffic, paid exorbitant parking prices and made my way into the Criminal Justice Center at 13th and Filbert this morning. I didn’t know what to expect in room 304. Thus far, I’ve somehow managed to escape jury duty and traffic court. I entered the double wooden doors. … Continue reading Objection Overruled: Lynn Lacks Counsel That Counts

Catholics4Change Supporting Victims at Trial Tomorrow

~ Susan Matthews ~ 116 Comments

Kathy Kane and I will be at the Philadelphia priest sex abuse trial tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. to support victims who are testifying. They bravely revisit the past and put their personal and professional lives at risk for the truth. As parents seeking protection for our children, we thank them. As citizens seeking justice, we … Continue reading Catholics4Change Supporting Victims at Trial Tomorrow

Bevilacqua May Have Leveraged Pedophiles for PR

~ Susan Matthews ~ 66 Comments

Click here to read: "What the Cardinal Knew, Or How to Hoover A Pedophile," by Ralph Cipriano, The Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog, April 23, 2012 Excerpt: "Why would Cardinal Bevilacqua knowingly consort with two known pedophile priests, and indeed allow his Archdiocese PR machine to parade the two abusers out in public with him? … Continue reading Bevilacqua May Have Leveraged Pedophiles for PR

Trial Brings Out Truth – Not Persecution

~ Susan Matthews ~ 80 Comments

Click here to read: "Pa. Priest trial painful, poignant for Catholics,"  Phillyburbs.com, April 21, 2012 "There is nothing wrong with this prosecution, nothing whatsoever," he said. "You don't take our love for the church and its teaching, and our wonderful tradition, and wield those around as artillery in a defense of Lynn."

How Does Child Rape Fall Through the Cracks?

~ Susan Matthews ~ 84 Comments

Click here to read: "Monsignor: Abuse investigation fell through the cracks," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 19, 2012 Excerpt: "A seminarian in 1992 told Lynn and Lynn's boss, the late Monsignor James Malloy, that he had been raped throughout high school by Rev. Stanley Gana. The seminarian, who testified in person … Continue reading How Does Child Rape Fall Through the Cracks?

Fourth Week of Trial Begins with Another Victim’s Testimony

~ Susan Matthews ~ 115 Comments

Click here to read: "Witness: Priest plied me with booze, molested me," by Joseph Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 16th, 2012 (updated by John P. Martin) "The Rev. Thomas J. Smith had offered to take him and another boy on a trip to Hershey Park, driving a recreational vehicle borrowed from the second boy's parents. … Continue reading Fourth Week of Trial Begins with Another Victim’s Testimony